ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

Question 1

RISK FACTORS OF ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

Answer 1

PID
Previous history of ectopic pregnancy
Previous tubal or pelvic surgery
Congenital tubal diverticula
Abnormally long Fallopian tube

Question 2

CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF UNRUPTURED ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

Answer 2

Amenorrhea
Positive Pregnancy Test
Empty Uterus with a complex adnexal mass (Pelvic Ultrasound)

Question 3

CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF RUPTURED ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

Answer 3

Amenorrhea
Bleeding per vaginum
Abdominal pain or tenderness
Unilateral adnexal mass with tenderness
Full abdomen if haemoperitoneum occurs
Bulgy POD from haemoperitoneum
Palor and signs of shock

Question 4

CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF CHRONIC LEAKING ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

Answer 4

Amenorrhea
Spotting per vaginum
Recurrent lower Abdominal pain
Ultrasound may show an unilateral adnexal mass with small haemoperitoneum